Montaperto Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione

Montaperto offers incredible and highly accented aromas of fruit and flowers, typical to the area, as well as concentrated tannins, extreme elegance, and a linear palate. A beautiful expression of Sangiovese, with elegance and finesse.


Wine exported to

USA, Poland

Most recent awards

  • 2018 | Wine & Spirits91
  • 2018 | Jeb Dunnuck95
  • 2018 | Wine Advocate94
  • 2018 | Wine Enthusiast92
  • 2017 | Wine Spectator93
  • 2017 | Gambero RossoTre bicchieri
  • 2018 | DoctorWine by Daniele Cernilli96
  • 2016 | Vinous90
  • 2016 | James Suckling94
Grape Varieties:

100% Sangiovese

Fermentation container:

Oak barrels

Length of alcoholic fermentation:

23 days

Type of yeast:

Spontaneous

Fermentation temperature:

28-30 °C (82.4-86 °F)

Maceration technique:

Pumpovers

Length of maceration:

23 days

Malolactic fermentation:

Yes

Fining agent:

no

Aging containers:

Tonneaux

Container size:

900 L

Container age:

1/2 years

Type of oak:

Allier / Tronchet

Bottling period:

6 months

Aging before bottling:

15 months

Closure:

Natural Cork

Organic:

Yes

Vineyard name:

Montaperto

Vineyard location:

Montaperti, Tuscany

Vineyard size:

3.6 hectares

Soil composition:

Galestro and silt

Vine training:

Spurred Cordon

Altitude:

350 meters (1,150 feet) above sea level

Vine density:

6,000 plants per hectare

Yield:

50-60 ql/ha

Exposure:

Southern/eastern

Years planted:

1998/2002

Age of vines:

5-25 years

Time of harvest:

Mid to late September

First vintage of this wine:

2015

Total yearly production (in bottles):

6,000 bottles per year

Tasting notes:

Offers incredible and highly accented aromas of fruit and flowers, typical to area, concentrated tannins with extreme elegance, linear

Serving temperature:

Best served at 14-16 °C (57.2 - 60.8 °F).

Food pairings:

Pairs well with first courses, grilled meats and young or semi-aged cheeses

Aging potential:

5-10 years

Alcohol:

13.5

Winemaker:

Gioia Cresti